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HAND-SCULPTED HARDWOOD 26 GCH484MTLG Century Farm Mountain Smoke GCH484MTLG
CENTURY FARM BIRCH Cobbler Brown GCB452CBLG CHERRY Natural GCC252NALG GCC452NALG 3 CHERRY Bronze GCC452BZLG Natural GCH452NALG Honey Butter GCH452HOLG Tumbleweed GCH452TMLG Chateau Brown GCH484CHLG Mountain Smoke GCH484MTLG Turned Earth GCH484TELG 25-Year Residential Warranty 3-Year Commercial Warranty* Engineered Hardwood *Oak, Maple and Hickory products only Honey Butter GCH452HOLG Armstrong Hardwood Flooring 41
HAND-SCULPTED HARDWOOD 00 See pages 109-110 for more product information.
CENTURY FARM MAPLE Antique Cashew GCM452ACLG MAPLE Burnt Almond GCM452BALG MAPLE Peppercorn GCM452PCLG Autumn Dusk GCW252ADLG GCW452ADLG 3 Toasted Wheat GCW252TWLG GCW452TWLG 3 Allspice GCW452ALLG Morning Coffee GCW484MCLG Summer White GCW484SWLG Fallen Leaf GCW484FLLG 25-Year Residential Warranty 3-Year Commercial Warranty* Engineered Hardwood *Oak, Maple and Hickory products only Autumn Dusk GCW452ADLG Armstrong Hardwood Flooring 43
HARDWOOD DESIGN DETAILS TO CONSIDER Board-to-board color variation The normal color variations found in natural hardwoods differ from species to species. It is part of the inherent beauty of wood flooring. Least indicates the most consistent choices. Most indicates the collections where the greatest board-to-board color variations are found. Gloss level Do you prefer a formal high gloss or a more casual low gloss? The choice is entirely a matter of taste. The gloss level does not affect the durability or performance of your floor. Surface texture Least More Most Color over time Wood is a natural material that reacts to ambient light. For example, select exotic woods gain richness in color once exposed to sunlight and will become darker and more uniform over time. Others may lighten after exposure to sunlight. The most dramatic changes occur within the first six months following installation. Those species most prone to color changes are indicated in the Armstrong Product Guide. As a natural wood product, your hardwood floors will have individual characteristics of color, grain and texture. Some Armstrong Hardwood Floors have a deeply textured, rustic surface, while others use subtler hand sculpting for an old-world look. Some use exclusive staining and distressing techniques for the look of aged, weathered hardwood. Others are designed to have a satin-smooth surface. Distressed HERITAGE CLASSICS Rustic hand-sculpted RURAL LIVING Subtle hand-sculpted CENTURY FARM Moderate Satin-smooth METRO CLASSICS 94
The unique beauty of each Armstrong Hardwood Floor is in the details. These pages highlight some of the design details that make each floor distinctive. There is no wrong or right choice here it s all about personal preference. If you have any questions feel free to ask your independent Armstrong Hardwood Floor retailer. Board width From narrow strips to extra-wide planks, Armstrong offers you an extensive array of options in board width. All about wood species Armstrong Hardwood Floors offer a wide selection of wood species. The natural wood characteristics of each species offer a variety of stylish options that span all price points from standard to premium. Additional features, such as hand-sculpting or acrylic impregnation, will also affect price. 3 Plank 4 Plank Plank Trim and Molding Edge and end treatments Some collections have square edges and ends, while others have boards with a slight bevel. Wood strips or planks with square edges tend to blend boards into a unified floor appearance. Beveling makes individual planks more noticeable. In addition to standard beveling, Micro-beveling and eased edges provide a subtler definition. Armstrong offers a complete selection of coordinated trim and molding in all species, finishes and colors to provide the finishing touch to your installation. Your Armstrong retailer will complete your order with the accessories needed for your installation. Quarter Round T-Molding Square Micro Eased Beveled Stair Nose Reducer Strip Threshold 95